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O'Donoghues, Shepherds Bush, W12

174 Goldhawk Road
W12
W12 8HJ

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Shepherds Bush

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Tris C left this review about Escape Shepherd's Bush

Dating from 1874, this was originally the Swakeley Hotel later Arms, the previous name of O'Donoghue's still visible to the side.
Sounding like a sequel to Escape from Alcatraz, Escape Shepherd’s Bush is now essentially a completely stripped out bar, with the large room to the rear for gigs. Either way, sequel or music venue: Welcome to the Rock. Otherwise, the front room is dominated by black paint, a glitter ball and oversized prints of legendary album covers such as Dark Side of the Moon…Ace of Spades…Ziggy Stardust…Remember You’re a Womble…; with grey picnic tables, there’s a slightly industrial feel. Sound system paraphernalia was rigged up, as I was about to find out that this was Karaoke Night, with loud music between acts.
No real ale of course, just the usual Neck Oil at £3.50 a half, served by a very nice barmaid, occasionally glancing my way in a rather suspicious manner; can’t say I blamed her.
This place clearly offers something by way of alternative entertainment for the area’s young, but as I’m neither young nor local, it’s not for me.

On 1^st April 2022 - rating: 4
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john gray left this review about Escape Bar West

Now a music themed pub.2 rooms painted black but brightened up with music posters.Keg beers only.

On 22^nd February 2020 - rating: 6
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hondo . left this review about O'Donoghue's

Large Irish pub with a central bar serving a standard draught selection. The pub has 2 pool tables and 3 dartboards. Irish sporting memorabilia on the walls. The pub serves food and was advertising live music.

On 14^th March 2012 - no rating submitted
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